Taos Square Baker

Description

I made Taos Square Baker on the potter’s wheel with slab elements. First I throw the walls of the casserole and create a galley where the lid will seat. When the form is stiff enough to take off the bat, I move it to a board and alter it into the shape of a curvy square. A slab floor and handles are attached. Then I stamp a slab of clay with an Indonesian batik block and drape it upside down in the form, allowing it to sink.

I trim it to fit the opening of the casserole and attach a sculptural handle. After I bisque fire Taos Square Baker, I stain the top of the lid with iron oxide and glaze the underside in blue. I use my 4-part glaze application to decorate the outside of the casserole. I glazed the inside blue with gold accents. Then I fire to 2200 degrees. Yes, you can bake in it! Use it to serve as well.

Flat bottom. 8″ x 7.5″ 3″ High.

(Note: When reheating leftovers from the fridge, allow the casserole to come to room temperature before placing in a pre-heated oven. Or, place the cold casserole in a cold oven and warm the two up together.